"I love this school. That's it, I just love this school." Jennifer Wieseneck, Art at the Park 2014 Chairwoman

Christ Episcopal School has an inviting campus any day of the year. Towering trees shade the 36-acre property that showcases everything from traditional classrooms and a flourishing fresh vegetable garden to the school's sparkling Center of Inquiry multipurpose facility.

On April 4, the campus was transformed into an elegant venue for the school's annual Art at the Park Celebrates America the Beautiful fundraiser. Art at the Park, a fixture at Christ Episcopal since 1986, was held April 5 with a carnival-type festival featuring a barbecue contest, student performances, art displays and more. But the fun truly began April 4 with the Parents Association of Christ Episcopal School's annual opening night party, a project coordinated by Chairwoman Jennifer Wieseneck.

White tablecloth-covered tables were assembled near a bandstand where The Storyville Stompers performed.

Artist Dennis Sipiorski brought a blank canvas to life with bright colors that paid tribute to the promise of spring.

A tented silent auction tent tempted guests to bid on an NFL football autographed by Drew Brees, abundant high-end merchandise from local businesses, and a collection of clever classroom art projects - Native American story sticks to decorated pet food containers.

A lavish fireworks display was readied on the parking lot by the school's entrance in preparation for a flashy grand finale.

"I love this school. That's it, I just love this school," explained Wieseneck of her dedication to Christ Episcopal and its fundraiser, which annually raises approximately $150,000 and enables the community to join the school in creating, viewing and celebrating the arts.

Dr. John Morvant, Headmaster at Christ Episcopal, said the project represents a year-long investment by Wieseneck and as many as 100 other committed volunteers. He expressed his gratitude to them, to the students, and to the community that supports the project through their donations and attendance at the event.